Theodore J Frank, BSE, EIT
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INVENTOR AT HEART, MECHANICAL ENGINEER BY PROFESSION. EXPERIENCED IN ROBOTICS, VR, AI, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE & MECHATRONICS
Fabrication Project: NFC Enabled Glove & Arduino Control
Title: Prototype Development of an NFC-Enabled Glove for Themed Interactions
Theodore Frank
ARC5042
Feb 22, 2024
Concept Statement and Technical Approach
Concept Statement:
My objective is to develop an NFC-enabled glove tailored specifically for the Project, serving as a versatile interface within the themed environment. The glove will empower users to engage with the surroundings in unique and intriguing ways, integrating NFC technology to enhance interaction and immersion.
Research design phase:
Research:
Initially, I spent a couple of days exploring potential components for the glove, dedicating around two hours to researching and selecting the necessary parts.
For Arduino, I sought guidance from the manufacturer for tutorials. However, not finding the exact approach I envisioned, I turned to YouTube for several hours of tutorial videos. Some tutorials were easier to follow than others, depending on the speaker's accent.
Component Selection:
Following research, I finalized the parts needed for the project, ensuring compatibility and functionality with the Arduino platform.
The selected components were chosen to facilitate NFC communication and interaction within the themed environment of the project.
Integration:
I will need to integrate the chosen NFC chips into the glove design, considering placement for enhanced signal strength and reliability.
Additionally, I will also ensure the selected microcontroller and power source are suitable for powering the NFC glove and managing its functionalities effectively.
Programming:
When the components arrives, I will program the microcontroller to handle NFC communication protocols.
The programming phase will focus on enabling the glove to interact with NFC-capable readers within the themed environment.
Testing and Refinement:
Throughout the development process, I will need to conduct rigorous testing to evaluate the glove's performance.
